A special Thanksgiving message…
This past week we celebrated Thanksgiving! It is important to help our children understand that it is God’s will for us always to be thankful every day, not just on Thanksgiving. This allows our hearts to become humble and appreciative even when it is hard to be thankful every day in this ever-increasing evil world.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 states, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” And according to Deuteronomy 6, we are to teach our children to do the same.
God’s will for us is to take every day and every moment to rejoice, make merry (celebrate), and pray by giving thanks that we can rejoice and make merry. However, God is sovereign and in control of all things; he may be allowing something evil in our lives to sift out the sin that dwells within us, and that is why 1 Thessalonians 5 is so important to teach our children.
Activity Mentioned:
- Ministry-To-Children has a “craftivity” for children to help them grasp the concept of 1Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Lesson: More than Turkey… Cultivating a Thankful Heart,” by Kristin Schmidt.
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Get a cup of coffee, take about ten minutes to recharge your batteries, and equip your mind so you can raise warriors for Christ that will stand firm in the face of evil! Occasionally, we will be giving away free books – so stay tuned! My team and I are here to serve you all for the glory of our Lord!
